IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2908, 25 February 1893, Page 3

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

y?EI£H DISESTABLISHMENT.

HOME RULE.

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London, February 24. In the Bqu^e pf Commons to-d.ay the Home Secretary, in moving the introduction of the Suspensory Bill, admitted that it was the first step towards the disestablishment and dis--endowroent of the Church of Wales. ; Sir John Gorst moved an amendmenfc, that it was inexpedient and unjust to interfere with the Welsh dioceses while the principle had not been approved by Parliament. After a brilliant speech by Lord Randolph Churchill, Mr Gladstone made an eloquent reply, and the amendment was negatived by 301 to 343. Twenty Liberal Unionists abstained fcQua voting, 'and twenty voted with the Government. Belfast is placarded with bills bearing '!'"Rise, sons of William, and defy the Pqpe an 4 traitors, and the unholy JBill 4; defend'your lives and liberties,'; - '■' The Irfsji! Exchange is 1 very exeitefi and shares in Guinness) Sons brewery fell £11. ." '. ' TJl§ter memb.ers in tho House o$ Commons predict a rebellion, (Receive J February 25, 10.40 a.m.) London, February 24. Mr Hogan has been returned unop- . posed for Mid Tipperary. The result of the Circeneater election WilS if, L. Lawson (Home Ruler) 4687 Colonel Chestermaster (Conservative) 4445. '"' <: %■" i* ■ ''■ mi